News in :90 – Sept. 15, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom remains in office after a recall vote, Minnesota House Democrats vote to expel Representative John Thompson from their caucus following allegations of domestic violence and questions about residency, and St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being reports six positive COVID-19 cases during the first week of class. Web Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.

St. Thomas won’t require COVID-19 vaccines, for now

St. Thomas will not require community members working or learning on campus to get the COVID-19 vaccine “at this time,” a Wednesday email from the University Action and Response Team to St. Thomas community members said. However, all students and employees will be required to report their vaccination status to St. Thomas before the fall semester.

St. Thomas QSA, Center for Well-Being celebrate one year of Qmmunity

St. Thomas’ Queer Straight Alliance and Center for Well-Being recently celebrated their one year anniversary of Qmmunity, which has provided students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community on campus an inclusive, safe space, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reporter Josie Morss has the story.